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A-Z of Injuries

Thumb & Hand - Osteoarthritis of the Wrist

OA of the wrist normally occurs following a previous trauma. It can be very debilitating and painful when trying to do normal everyday movements.

Signs & symptoms:

  • Wrist pain
  • Wrist stiffness
  • Loss of range of motion
  • Pain on turning a door handle
  • Pain on removing lids of jar
  • Pain with gripping sports (golf & tennis).

Physiotherapy can be used to prevent further wrist damage and maintain wrist and hand function